scoliosis

scoliosisX-ray showing the lateral deviation of a spine with scoliosis.

scoliosis, lateral deviation of the spine. Scoliosis is a type of curvature of the spine.

This article was most recently revised and updated by Amy Tikkanen.

Citation Information

Article Title: scoliosis

Website Name: Encyclopaedia Britannica

Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.

Date Published: 13 December 2024

Access Date: March 13, 2025